What is a pro or con of living in Virginia Beach, Virginiacompared to Punta Gorda, Florida?

Childcare is 86% more expensive in Virginia Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Virginia Beach, Virginia copmared to Punta Gorda, Florida?

A salary of $100,000 in Punta Gorda, Florida should increase to $104,980 in Virginia Beach, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PUNTA GORDA vs. VIRGINIA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Punta Gorda, Florida vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 5.0% more expensive than Punta Gorda, Florida.

You would need a salary of $104,980 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Punta Gorda, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Punta Gorda, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
86% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Punta Gorda, Florida

Punta Gorda, FL vs. Virginia Beach, VA

Compared to Punta Gorda, Virginia Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.1% lower

Commute

19.4% higher

Health

9.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% higher

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Punta Gorda, Florida vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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